by Andrea Yeager “Don’t buy it unless you love it.” Mom’s sage shopping advice at a young age continues to benefit the owners of The Bay Collection. “We use this same motto when we are buying for the shop. If we don’t love it, we have a hard time selling it to our customers,” Hanna […]
She was determined Cancer wasn’t going to beat her Being a breast cancer survivor does not define Margaret McKenzie. There is no “before” or “after” cancer for her. “It was a bump in the road and is now firmly in the rear view mirror. I am looking forward and focused on what’s ahead.” In […]
Let’s face it…what girl doesn’t want beautiful eyelashes? If you have been blessed with lush lashes then consider yourself very fortunate. If you need some help in that facial department, there are wonderful services available to give you a stunning, yet natural look. Cicely Melvin, salon manager at Polished Blowout and Beauty Bar in Gulfport, […]
by Cathy Pope, President & CEO of Feeding the Gulf Coast Teachers tell us all the time, “You cannot teach a hungry child. The physical needs must be met before a child can learn.” We hear from seniors: “I have to choose between healthy food and paying my light bill.” A mother of two says, […]
photography by Lauren Holliman Photography Chelle Williams’ first encounter with a Style Encore shop was during an out-of-town trip. “I immediately fell in love with the selection and the prices. When I looked for other locations nearest me, I found none. That’s how new the brand was.” The Mobile businesswoman has now brought that brand […]
by Lee Rogers The thing about investing that you will notice is nearly everybody has an opinion about your money and what you should do with it. Fake news item 1: You will hit it big buying a single stock and holding it no matter what comes. For everyone who accomplishes that, there are […]
by Stephanie A. Stasulis Summertime on the Gulf Coast means spending time outdoors. So, although you may not know what they’re called, you’ve undoubtedly seen these renowned southern favorites in bloom everywhere you go. You guessed it… I’m talking about crape myrtles! While many people love the beautiful light to dark green leaves and abundant […]
by Andrea Yeager Headed to the beach this summer and need some cool food ideas? Try packing a refreshing, light picnic that friends and family can enjoy. One of the hottest trends is jarred salads. Simply choose the right size glass jar for each person, put the seal and lid on tight and store in […]
